Annual Appeal

It is because of the generous contributions of so many of you over the years and attendance at retreats that Springwater Center has remained a place for both group and individual retreats. This year we have had to close the main building and conduct retreats online at a greatly reduced rate. As a result the Center has experienced a serious financial shortfall. This year's appeal for donations is more critical than ever and we also recognize that this is a critical time for many of our members and friends as well. For those who are able please consider a donation to the Center. You can donate now by clicking the button below.

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**November 7-14, 7 Day Online Retreat with Sandra Gonzalez**

"When the mind is not dominant and is losing its ground, one can have a more realistic view of what this mind is made out of—just a bundle of stories about oneself, others, and the world around us[...]"

Born and raised in Nicaragua Sandra has led retreats in both English and Spanish. This retreat includes timed sittings, talks by Sandra, opportunities to meet privately with her and a daily group dialogue. Register by clicking the button below.

**December 5, Online All Day Sitting**

All are welcome to attend this virtual All Day Sitting beginning at 8:30 am and ending at 4:00 pm ET. The day includes timed stiings, a talk and afternoon group dialogue. For the schedule of the day and Zoom access link please contact us at info@springwatercenter.org.

All Day events are freely offered, but to help make them happen, donations are warmly welcomed. Please use the "Donate " button below.

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December 18-27, Center Closed, Online Sittings Paused

The Center will be closed for the end of the year staff break. All Zoom events will be paused until staff returns on Monday December 28.

**December 30-January 3, 4 Day Online New Year's Retreat with Wayne Coger**

"...I do not see sitting as some sort of repetitive practice, as a means to achieve some sort of imagined future state. Sitting is not, to me, a project or a complicated thing. It is a completely natural response to the need to look at something more completely, to look in an unhurried and unrestricted way[...]"

Wayne has led retreats at the Center since 2001 and will once again lead this New Year's retreat. This retreat includes timed sittings, talks by Wayne, opportunities to meet privately with him and a daily group dialogue. Register by clicking the button below.

Daily Online Sittings and Saturday Recorded Toni Packer Talks

One unforeseen outcome of the limitations put in place because of the coronavirus has been the gathering of a small community of people on the Center's Zoom platform to sit, meditate and dialogue together. These offerings are open to all and hopefully, many more of you will join us. The schedule is as follows: (All times are Eastern Time)

Sunday
7:30-8:30 PM
Monday
No Sittings
Tuesday
7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 AM
2:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 PM
Wednesday-Friday
7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 AM
7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 PM
Saturday
7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 AM
1:30-4:30 PM - Recorded talk by Toni Packer followed by a timed sitting and Group Dialogue

Access these events on Zoom using:
Meeting ID 289 037 6188
Passcode 7179

Toni Packer talks on YouTube

Inspiring talks and videos of our founder Toni Packer are available on the Center's YouTube channel. It's a great opportunity to hear a remarkable woman challenge us to inquire into cherished beliefs, deep-rooted assumptions and difficult relationship issues.

Click here to hear her speak at a 1999 retreat about Relationships and Personal Freedom.

Guest Cabin

While the Center remains closed during the pandemic only the small rustic cabin is available to guests. The cabin is nestled in a wooded area away from the main building. For more information about the cabin, rates and availability contact the Center at info@springwatercenter.org.

Progress on the Garage Barn

Just in time for the arrival of below freezing temperatures the garage now has a roof and is wonderfully taking recognizable shape. Heartfelt thanks to all who have generously donated funds to this project. This could never have been accomplished without you. The structure still needs siding, doors and electricity, which will cost an estimated additonal $7500. Please use the "Donate" button and choose the "Development" option to make a donation to help finish the garage barn.

The roofing was completed with the help of Amish neighbors. Notice the horse cart parked next to the tractor in the soon to be garage.

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2021 Calendar

The 2021 calendar is now available online. There are many online retreats and All Day Sittings scheduled. If it becomes possible to hold in-person retreats once again, they will be on the same dates as the online events.

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